SIGMA-ALDRICH sigma-aldrich.com Material Safety Data Sheet Version 3.3 Revision Date 09/19/2012 Print Date 02/27/2014 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product name : Copper(II) sulfide Product Number : 450820 Brand : Aldrich Supplier : Sigma-Aldrich 3050 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 USA Telephone : +1 800-325-5832 Fax : +1 800-325-5052 Emergency Phone # (For : (314) 776-6555 both supplier and manufacturer) Preparation Information : Sigma-Aldrich Corporation Product Safety - Americas Region 1-800-521-8956 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Emergency Overview OSHA Hazards No known OSHA hazards Not a dangerous substance according to GHS. HMIS Classification Health hazard: 0 Flammability: 0 Physical hazards: 0 NFPA Rating Health hazard: 0 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 Potential Health Effects Inhalation Skin Eyes Ingestion May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. May cause eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Formula : CuS Molecular Weight : 95.61 g/mol Component EC-No. 215-271-2 Concentration - 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Aldrich - 450820 Page 1 of 6
If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. In case of eye contact Flush eyes with water as a precaution. If swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special protective equipment for firefighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. Hazardous combustion products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Sulphur oxides, Copper oxides 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Environmental precautions Do not let product enter drains. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection. Conditions for safe storage Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Handle and store under inert gas. Moisture sensitive. Keep in a dry place. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Components with workplace control parameters Components Value Control Basis parameters TWA 1 mg/m3 USA. NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Hand protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. Eye protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Aldrich - 450820 Page 2 of 6
Skin and body protection Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Hygiene measures General industrial hygiene practice. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Form Colour Safety data ph Melting point/freezing point Boiling point Flash point Ignition temperature Autoignition temperature Lower explosion limit Upper explosion limit Vapour pressure Density Water solubility Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Relative vapour density Odour Odour Threshold Evaporation rate powder Melting point/range: 220 C (428 F) - dec. not applicable 4.6 g/ml at 25 C (77 F) 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Sulphur oxides, Copper oxides Other decomposition products - 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Aldrich - 450820 Page 3 of 6
Acute toxicity Oral LD50 Inhalation LC50 Dermal LD50 Other information on acute toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Genotoxicity in vitro - Hamster - ovary DNA damage Genotoxicity in vitro - Hamster - Embryo Morphological transformation. Carcinogenicity IARC: ACGIH: NTP: OSHA: Reproductive toxicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Teratogenicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Globally Harmonized System) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Globally Harmonized System) Aspiration hazard Potential health effects Inhalation Ingestion Skin Eyes Signs and Symptoms of Exposure May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. May cause eye irritation. Aldrich - 450820 Page 4 of 6
Symptoms of systemic copper poisoning may include: capillary damage, headache, cold sweat, weak pulse, and kidney and liver damage, central nervous system excitation followed by depression, jaundice, convulsions, paralysis, and coma. Death may occur from shock or renal failure. Chronic copper poisoning is typified by hepatic cirrhosis, brain damage and demyelination, kidney defects, and copper deposition in the cornea as exemplified by humans with Wilson's disease. It has also been reported that copper poisoning has lead to hemolytic anemia and accelerates arteriosclerosis., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Synergistic effects Additional Information RTECS: GL8912000 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil PBT and vpvb assessment Other adverse effects 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Product Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT (US) Not dangerous goods IMDG Not dangerous goods IATA Not dangerous goods 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION OSHA Hazards No known OSHA hazards SARA 302 Components SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302. SARA 313 Components The following components are subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313: Revision Date 2007-07-01 Aldrich - 450820 Page 5 of 6
SARA 311/312 Hazards No SARA Hazards Massachusetts Right To Know Components No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act. Pennsylvania Right To Know Components New Jersey Right To Know Components Revision Date 2007-07-01 Revision Date 2007-07-01 California Prop. 65 Components This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm. 16. OTHER INFORMATION Further information Copyright 2012 Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only. The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See www.sigma-aldrich.com and/or the reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. Aldrich - 450820 Page 6 of 6